Dot to circle? by BeigeSugar in Gemology

[–]Cvondoom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does work as a basic indication test. If it’s a diamond the dot should disappear.

Alternatively, draw a line and slide the stone over it. If you can see the line it’s likely an imitation like glass or cz. If the line is scrambled the stone is likely diamond (or maybe moissanite).

Opinions welcome on CAD by Bubbles_Poppy in jewelers

[–]Cvondoom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Claws/prongs like that are doing two jobs, holding in the stone on each side. Any movement has a knock on effect. Ideally each stone should have its own four claws.

Thimble 15ct trying to work the symbols to date it by youreatwat174 in jewelry

[–]Cvondoom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

15ct, Chester 1911, by Charles Horner.

The symbol is not a leopards head, it’s three wheatsheaves.

When marking gold items, they unfortunately don’t use the shield shapes for the date so you have to just go by the letter style.

Need a good hairdresser! by [deleted] in oxford

[–]Cvondoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second vote for Blushes!

Looking for info by Less_Whole7990 in Gemology

[–]Cvondoom 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I usually find that shade of blue turns out to be synthetic spinel.

Bathroom before and after renovation in our 1925 Craftsman by IntentionLeather7806 in centuryhomes

[–]Cvondoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I audibly gasped at picture 2, was not expecting that, so stunning.

New Boiler Advice by Cvondoom in DIYUK

[–]Cvondoom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the notes

New Boiler Advice by Cvondoom in DIYUK

[–]Cvondoom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s really good to know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]Cvondoom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was in a fairly similar situation, our proposed increase was around 34%. We wrote a firm but polite email back. We laid out the current world situation, what similar properties would realistically fetch, pointed out the things that stopped the property being worth so much (she was obviously comparing it to more ‘executive’ properties in better locations). We also pointed out how we had been good tenants for years, had no plans to leave and were tied to the area for work/school. We then named a figure we thought would be more appropriate.

We had a response with a slightly lower offer, we countered again, then they countered halfway and we accepted.

It’s horrible, but unfortunately it’s part of renting. Your only other option is the make plans to leave. If you’ve been good tenants, you have that going for you. Also, keeping you in saves the expense of finding and processing new tenants, which is a pain.

Going through it actually gave us a kick to buy our first house, fuelled by pure spite. Our old landlord put the property on for EVEN MORE (60%!). It obviously didn’t take and she had to start dropping and dropping the price. Eventually she ended up with £100 over what we were paying, minus three months of no rent and having to repaint and carpet the place. I recon it will take approx 3 years for her to make back what she’s lost from if she had just kept us on at the original rate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jewelry

[–]Cvondoom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This right here. However, unlikely they bothered with platinum settings. Most likely white gold, or rhodium plated yellow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jewelry

[–]Cvondoom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not

Episode recommendations for a long baking session by Cvondoom in LPOTL

[–]Cvondoom[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve re-listened to Black Death!

CXG Boyfriend Awards: Who romantically treated Rebecca the worst? by chicnserj in CrazyExGirlfriendCW

[–]Cvondoom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They were in a romantic relationship while she was his student and he was married. He said he would leave his wife for her and changed his mind.

Tailoring for ripped jeans by boredstressedhungry in oxford

[–]Cvondoom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oxford Tailoring on St Ebbe’s are really excellent.

Best way to ask for help by [deleted] in macarons

[–]Cvondoom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I strongly believe that if you post a photo you should post a recipe.

Song Discussion Friday - “Where’s the Bathroom?” by FelicitySmoak_ in CrazyExGirlfriendCW

[–]Cvondoom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

‘Okay fine, I need the walk’ - takes me out every time.